A pleasant, sunny day expected for the Wyoming Valley on Thursday

Cooler temperatures will lift this morning leaving a sunny, pleasant day for your Thursday.

At 6:54 a.m., the National Weather Service indicated it was 40 degrees at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.

Today will be sunny with a high near 61 and no chance of rain throughout the day. There is a chance of showers, mainly after midnight, which may total a tenth of an inch. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

You’ll see a chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m., on Friday. The high will be near 58 degrees with partly sunny skies. Friday night football may take a hit once again. With a low near 39 degrees, fans of local high school teams should bundle up for the first time this season. There is a 30 percent chance of rain with a slight wind.

The weekend starts with a slight chance of showers on Saturday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 51. There will be a northwest wind from 6 to 14 miles per hour. Make sure you take care of those outdoor plants before the weekend as the low on Saturday night will be around 31.

Be sure to check out our weather page for the up-to-date forecast and radar!